The PPMA Apprentice of the Year competition is all about showcasing emerging talent and their innovative ideas for the future of public services. It will present real life challenges that inform, test and stretch you to refine your skills and abilities and realise your potential as a future leader.

This competition is run in partnership between ManpowerGroup and the PPMA. It is a great opportunity for you to be recognised on an industry wide stage and many past winners have quickly progressed in their careers after taking part.

Participants at the PPMA Apprentice of the Year 2016
Participants at the PPMA Apprentice of the Year 2016

Congratulations to all shortlisted PPMA Apprentice of the Year applicants

The deadline for submissions has just closed and we received a fantastic number of applicants again this year. The PPMA team enjoyed reading each and every application and had the onerous task of shortlisting the individuals. After much deliberation, the judges picked 13 individuals who demonstrated their talent and their innovative ideas for the future of public services.

Congratulations to the following people, who will be invited to attend Leeds University for two days of coaching and competition on 27 and 28 March 2018:

Heidi Platts oneSource
Simran Kaur Luton Borough Council
Rachel Michelle Bass Thurrock Council
Megan Chesters Torbay Counil
Tara Turk Luton Council
Aisha Baig Redbridge Council
Amy Wright Swindon Borough Council
Kara Sutton Bradford Council
Charlie Jupp Central Bedfordshire Council
Alby Saunders Havering Council
Haleemah Ditta Waltham Forest Council
Joshua Pimm Somerset County Council
Amy Kyme Devon County Council

These individuals will receive further information and confirmation of the agenda and accommodation arrangements in the next few days. We look forward to welcoming you in Leeds!

We would like to wish all those who applied every success in their future careers.